Better Performance for Older PCs
⚪ Last updated 2010⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #279 of 383 Gameplay Effects and Changes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better Performance for Older PCs -=Contents=- 1. 0, Introduction 2. 0, ESP\'s - 2. 1, No Hit Blur - 2. 2, No Gunshot Lights - 2. 3, New Vegas Decluttered 3. 0, Credits -=1. 0 Introduction=- This is a string of mods, designed by me to increase the performance for older rigs, Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3 was both very demanding. I hope to help some people run the game more smoothly, and as an added bonus, help myself along the way, too. -=2. 0 ESP\'s=- The mod currently includes three ESPs, all of them made by me, with inspiration from other mods. -2. 1, No Hit Blur- This ESP will disable the radial blur that happened everytime your character got hit, I recommend installing some higher resolution blood for the screen splatters, as that will definetly make the game seem much better, while still saving you some performance. -2. 2, No Gunshot Lights- Gunshot lights, did you notice that ingame? Everytime a gun is fired it creates a small light entity around it, lasting less than a second, and slowing some computers to a crawl. This ESP simply disables the light, leaving you to have more fun when the shit hits the fan. -2. 3, New Vegas Decluttered- I noticed that my lag around The Strip was very, noticable. At some times I\'d reach a lowpoint of about 10-12 FPS, but this mod helped me to make those lowpoints atleast 14-15 FPS. The ESP removes several meshes and entities outside The Strip walls. -=3. 0, Credits=- Thanks to Cehan for his Fallout 3 modifications entitled \'Better Performance for Older PCs - No Blur on Hit\' and \'Better Performance for Older PCs - No Gunshot Lights\' Thanks to Bethesda and Obsidian Lost for Fallout New Vegas. Thanks to RegentEagle for his Fallout 3 mod entitled \'Taking Out The Trash\' that New Vegas Decluttered was inspired by.
A lightweight performance mod that removes the light effect from gunshots to improve FPS on older PCs. With 668 endorsements and 19,061 downloads, it's a proven fix for players struggling with performance during combat. Last updated in 2010, so compatibility with current game versions is uncertain.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Simple and effective: strips out a resource-heavy effect without changing gameplay
- Community-trusted with 668 endorsements and nearly 20k downloads
- Zero setup – just drop it in and play
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2010 – may not work with current game patches
- Only addresses gunshot light effects; other performance hogs remain
For players on older hardware who notice FPS drops when firing weapons. Also for anyone who prefers a cleaner visual without muzzle flash lighting. Skip if you're on a modern rig or want broader performance improvements.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible – this mod is from 2010, so test it on a save you don't care about.
- If you use a mod manager, install manually to avoid conflicts with other visual mods.
- Combine with other performance mods for a bigger FPS boost, but test each one separately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Nuzzleskatev
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 19,061
- Endorsements
- 668
- Category
- Gameplay Effects and Changes
- Created
- 11/6/2010
- Updated
- 11/7/2010
🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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